Photo above: Two of our representatives (far left) at the ‘Roadmap for Interfaith Action’ interfaith dialogue’ organized by Critical Xchange (CRIX) last week. Photo by CRIX.
On Feb 12, 2017, the Humanist Society (Singapore) sent two representatives (far left) to a dialogue called ‘Roadmap to Interfaith Action’, organised by Critical Xchange (CRIX). The dialogue engaged faith leaders from various faith organisations and communities in Singapore and selected youth faith leaders. [Read more…]
The Wallace Trail at Bukit Timah is named in honour of Alfred Russel Wallace, the British naturalist who independently conceived the theory of evolution through natural selection. He visited Singapore many times from 1854 – 1862 as part of his eight-year stay in the Malay archipelago. To get closer to the remaining primary forests, Wallace stayed with a French Roman Catholic missionary at St Joseph’s in Bukit Timah district. During his time in Singapore, Wallace trekked daily into the hilltops and collected thousands of insects and birds.
[Read more…]Alvin Phua joined the Jehovah Witness (JW) denomination as a child. Many years after, he left the faith and eventually became an atheist. He also started a bar called the Public House and it became a popular gathering place for the local sceptic and humanist movement. In 2013, Alvin spoke about his experience at a Humanist Society event. Here is his story:
Feb 18, 2017
After Darwin Day, Young Humanist SG organised another meeting to discuss about the need to develop pastoral care services for students on school campuses. The main points discussed:
At least 70% of human communication takes place in the non-verbal form, and face-to-face. An organisation that is well-presented online still needs to ensure that participants have a good experience at their events.
At Humanist Society events, Exco members should make an effort to touch base with newcomers. Excos should introduce themselves and the Society with confidence.
Some ways to start a conversation with a Humanist newcomer:
Who is behind the Humanist Society? What kind of people are they? What are their respective roles in keeping the humanist movement alive? Our executive committee members share some of their thoughts here!
If you are inspired to contribute to the HumanistSG like we did, you can easily do so! Membership is free for students and retirees gets 50% discount! Join us today!
If you are already a member, you should nominate an existing member for office before the Annual General Meeting, which happens every year around March.
Chee Hoew here. I’m Assistant Secretary at HumanistSG, and also the resident handyman.
Let me explain. Despite being among the older members, I’m actually fairly young within the Society. The passion and commitment of the active members moved me to step up to an Exco position. As the new guy, I go where I’m needed. [Read more…]
Hi I’m Pearl and I’m a committee member of the HumanistSG. I am a Global Studies graduate from NUS. I joined the HumanistSG Exco because I believe in the importance of harmony in our multicultural society. To achieve this harmony, it’s crucial to achieve better understanding between people of different cultures and communities. That’s why it’s important for the non-religious/ humanist/ atheist people in Singapore to have a voice in HumanistSG. [Read more…]
Hi, I am Yue Kong and I’m a committee member of Humanist SG. I help to post articles and videos of interest to humanists on our FB page and assist with the provision of humanist celebrant services. [Read more…]
Zheng Huifen (left) with BHA chief Andrew Copson while on a visit to the UK
I’m Huifen and I’m currently the treasurer for HumanistSG. Before this I was Vice-President, but gave that up to take up the role of treasurer, as this is one of the 3 crucial roles which the Society must have. Unfortunately we didn’t manage to find anyone who wanted to be the treasurer last year! [Read more…]
